Spotlight on: American Rotary Phase Converters

About American Rotary

American Rotary of Wisconsin, United States offers phase converters for machining, metalworking, woodworking, agriculture, and food services. The machines used in these industries like mills, welders, plasma cutters, saws, conveyor belts, etc. demand three-phase power and benefit from the phase converters offered by companies like American Rotary.

What are phase converters?

Phase converters, such as those from American Rotary, convert single-phase power into balanced three-phase power, enabling the use of electric motors, CNC machines, and other heavy commercial and industrial equipment, even when dedicated three-phase power from the electric utility may be prohibitively expensive, or not available at all.

Single phase vs. three phase power

Broadly, you're likely to find single-phase power in residential homes and apartments, while three-phase power supply is more common in commercial and industrial facilities, but you'll still encounter commercial/industrial properties that lack three-phase power.

Each has their own pros and cons:

Benefits of three phase power

Compared with single-phase power, three-phase power can accommodate higher loads, an important consideration if you're running high-demand equipment and large electric motors. Three-phase power is also more consistent compared with single-phase power, due to normal variances in voltage.

Three-phase power, however, is more expensive for an electrical utility to implement, and may not be available in all locations, even when it is desired - enter the phase converter. Phase converters convert single-phase power into three-phase, ready to power heavy industrial equipment, especially electric motors.

American Rotary's AD15 | 15HP 240V AD Series Rotary Phase Converter

Choosing the right phase converter

Rotary phase converters are rated based on their maximum horsepower capabilities. While there's no harm in using a phase converter rated much higher than required to meet your needs, it may not be cost-effective. Using a phase converter insufficient for your needs, however can prevent your equipment from working properly, so it's important to select a "just right" model for maximum effectiveness. 

How can we help?

All Industrial Tool Supply can help evaluate your phase converter needs and recommend the right product from American Rotary to address your needs. All American Rotary Phase Converters include free ground shipping to addresses in the 48 continental United States. Get in touch by live chat, email, or phone for a free consultation.